Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. It has the power to turn the cold and gloomy season into warm and beautiful times. When the season is so cold and dark like so, showing gratitude and giving something to your loved ones can warm and light your heart, unlike the weather. And if you have friends and family who are vegan, you might have been wondering how to create a thoughtful and cruelty-free Christmas for them. Fear not! As a vegan myself and as someone who has other vegan and vegetarian people that I love and care about, I have many vegan Christmas present recommendations for you here about what to give your vegan friends and family.

The loved one you want to gift might be a seasoned vegan or a newbie, a man or woman, old or young. Or you might be a vegan yourself and want to give cruelty-free gifts to all of your loved ones but you still want everyone to be happy to receive your gifts. I’m in that position myself – I want to avoid participating in any consumption of animal products and I want to let people know that vegan gifts can be amazing for them too – I believe it’s one of the best ways to impact the world positively. Whatever position you are in, I’ve got it covered in this blog post. I also have a few different price ranges in the list so depending on how much you want to spend, you could go big or get small yet sweet gifts.

Here is the table of contents of this blog post I will guide you through some heartwarming vegan Christmas present ideas for preparing perfect vegan holidays.

Vegan X-mas Gifts

1. Vegan Haircare for her, him, and them

2. Vegan cookbook: A newbie who wants to learn new recipes or “professional” vegans

3. Vegan socks: Fun and warm socks for all

4. Vegan & sustainable candles: Light and warm the home

5. Vegan frozen treats machine: For vegan cooks

1. Vegan Haircare for her, him, and them

Everyone needs a good skincare. No, it doesn’t have to be an expensive anti-aging eye cream with retinol wrapped up in cool and shiny packaging although that can be a great gift too 😀 I wanted to give you all an example of a good skincare product that can be a great gift for anyone. This Christmas, consider getting your loved ones a set of vegan haircare such as a shampoo and a conditioner, or a tonic spray if you want a scalp-care product.

As someone who grew up in Korea, I’ve learned the importance of a great skincare routine and products growing up. It’s a huge part of Korean culture and no wonder K-beauty has swept the world for its proven quality without breaking the bank. In the world of K-beauty, the latest technology was developed to turn natural ingredients into their finest form to perform their magic. There are countless brands and products that are great, but here are a few ones that I’ve used personally and know that they have been working very well. Also, these are some of the most famous and popular products in Korea at the moment so you know you’re getting the best deal with these products. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo

I will be going through three sets of gift ideas from Aromatica Rosemary Haircare, the first one is a shampoo from their rosemary collection. It’s a vegan shampoo with safe and natural ingredients including rosemary essential oil that is food-grade! My hair smells so fresh and wonderful after washing hair with the shampoo this can be used as an herbal aromatherapy. Unlike artificial fragrances that can cause allergic reactions, this shampoo effectively purifies and nourishes the scalp. I am extremely sensitive to certain artificial fragrances I get a very itchy and painful scalp and around my neck, if I use some haircare that has artificial fragrances or some kind of chemicals.

This brand is known for its vegan and sustainable approach to creating products, so I highly recommend this shampoo.

Aromatica Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo & Condition Holiday Gift Set

Give your loved one a natural and aromatherapeutic spa experience at home! If you think the rosemary scalp shampoo sounds like a good idea, and wish to give a fuller experience to your loved one, this gift set from a rosemary collection with a shampoo, a conditioner, and an enhancer might be perfect. I recommend this to someone with long, beautiful, luscious hair who can benefit from nourishing their longer hair. Pine leaf extract is added together with rosemary essential oil and extract to the conditioner, so it has an even fresher scent! And the rosemary and the pine are so festive and perfect for holidays, it makes a perfect vegan Christmas present. The simple packaging with deep green colors also perfectly fits the Christmas holiday theme.

Aromatica Tea Tree Purifying Hair Care Set – Vegan Shampoo & Tonic Spray

Do you have any men around you who have started to lose hair or already have, and are concerned about it? Then this set might be perfect for him. The tea tree leaf extract here helps your skin control oil and calms the acne-prone scalp. My husband gets some pimples on his scalp under the hair when he doesn’t wash his hair thoroughly after applying some wax or cream on his hair. So this set is a perfect hair care set for people who need extra cleansing while protecting and nourishing the scalp.

2. Vegan cookbook: A newbie who wants to learn new recipes or “professional” vegans

Plant You: 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious Plant-Based Oil-Free Recipes

For someone curious or just started the vegan journey, I recommend this book as a guide! When starting a vegan journey, while it can be both exciting and challenging, not knowing what to eat can be difficult. I remember my first time starting a vegan diet and constantly wondered what I had to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This cookbook by Carleigh Bodrug includes recipes that are simple, delicious, and healthy! Her recipes follow Whole-Food Plant-Based, WFPB, which is my approach to cooking as well. It’s about focusing on whole foods rather than processed food to get the most nutrition out of your ingredients while making the least carbon footprint on our planet. I’ve tried many of her recipes and they are so creative and yet so delicious.

Vegan 100: Over 100 Incredible Recipes from Avant-Garde Vegan

If the vegan friend or family you want to gift is someone who has been vegan for a while and knows a few things, I recommend this book by Gaz Oakley. He used to work as a chef, where he got these professional techniques! If you want to take your cooking to the next level, this book has more advanced, intricate, complex recipes for those seasoned vegan cooks out there! If you want simpler recipes from Gaz Oakley, you can also get Plants-Only Kitchen: Over 70 Delicious, Super-Simple, Powerful, and Protein-Packed Recipes for Busy People.

3. Vegan socks: Fun and warm socks for all

Mio Marino Women’s Dress Crew Socks Casual Cotton | 12 pack

Marino Avenue Premium Cotton Odor-Resistent Mens Dress Socks | 12 pack

This is an easy gift idea for literally anyone – who doesn’t love warm socks as a cozy and heartwarming Christmas gift? But don’t make a mistake like I did by getting some wool socks for your vegan people; it is not the best vegan Christmas present. I thought wool was obtained harmlessly from sheep and therefore cruelty-free, but the process of cutting the wool from the sheep skin can be a painful process for many sheep and many young sheep die from the process so early in their lives. Also, the sheep can die from hot temperatures in the summer with all the wool on their bodies. Get some warm and cozy socks made out of 80% cotton, 10% spandex, and 10% polyester mix for maximum comfort and durability! Here’s my pick for stylish women’s socks and fun styles for men.

4. Vegan candles: Light and warm the home

Aren’t most – if not all – candles vegan, you might ask. Surprisingly, no! First of all, many candles contain stearic acid which is derived from animal fats or beeswax from bees to harden the candles. And though considered technically vegan, paraffin wax which is a major ingredient for most store-bought candles is not a sustainable nor a healthy option. Paraffin candles are used widely in candles because it is cheap and can hold fragrance well. However, burning paraffin candles can release a variety of harmful chemicals into the air and can lead to respiratory and skin irritation.

A sustainable and healthy choice of candles, therefore, is candles made out of soy wax, coconut oil, or candelilla wax. And instead of artificial fragrances that can cause headaches and other allergic reactions, find candles that have natural fragrances!

96NORTH Luxury Vanilla Soy Candles

This is my top pick if you want 100% natural soy candles as a vegan Christmas present for your loved one if you want something luxurious and aesthetic, and can provide a true aromatherapeutic experience!

6 Pack Candles for Home Scented Aromatherapy Candles Gifts Set

If you want to try several scents and want a gift box as a candle, this is a great one at a great price! This gift set has Mimurphyl, fresh rose, cedar teakwood, sweet grapefruit, rose & garnet berry, and fig. The final touch with cotton wicks to minimize soot and irregular lump, this candle can make your holiday a little warmer, brighter, and cozier.

5. Vegan frozen treats machine: For sweet-toothed vegans

Last but not least, I present you the Ninja Creami ice cream machine – a gateway to a world of delectable, homemade vegan frozen treats! For vegans with a sweet tooth or those looking to explore the vast realm of plant-based desserts, the Ninja Creami can be a game-changer! My husband and I bought this ice cream machine a few months back from gift cards we received from our work as a wedding gift, and we have been using it so much… We’ve been eating ice cream almost every single day.

Ninja NC301 Creami Ice Cream Maker

This ice cream machine has enabled us to take complete control over the ingredients we put in the ice cream, milkshakes, and sorbet, you name any frozen treats and it’s possible! One of the things that I craved the most as a vegan is cream… I’ve always loved ice cream and milkshakes, but I tried not to have so much of it because I was lactose-intolerant, and eating only a tiny bit would give me a stomachache. With the Ninja Creami ice cream machine, now I can make so many delectable ice creams and milkshakes! If you know a vegan who loves ice cream as much as I do, this present will surely make them happy. If you’d like to learn more about this ice cream maker, I’ve written a more detailed review of this product with pros and cons.

Conclusion

Honestly, all of these gift ideas can be good Christmas holiday gifts overall, not just limited to the vegan. But for those of you who are vegan or want to get something for your vegan friends and family, these would be a great place to start planning and prepping your Christmas presents! As you immerse yourself in the spirit of giving this Christmas, I hope this list guided you to meaningful vegan Christmas presents. Show your vegan friends and family how much you care by embracing the sustainable and peaceful lifestyle they cherish. Whether it’s through natural candles, hair care sets they didn’t know they needed in life, or a delicious ice cream maker, your effort to make this holiday season special for them will undoubtedly be appreciated. May your Christmas be filled with love, laughter, and the joy of giving!

Love,

Kreamy Vegan